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Fatty acids are molecules composed of a hydrocarbon chain with a carboxylic acid group ( - COOH) at one end. The smallest molecule that could be called a fatty acid is acetic acid (CH3COOH which is the acid in vinegar) in which the hydrocarbon chain is only on carbon long (a methyl group - CH3).
Fats are molecules composed of one to three (usually three) fatty acids bound by their carboxylic acid group to a glycerine molecule (see image above).
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An alcohol that reacts with fatty acids to form fats?
This alcohol is glycerol. They form lipids when fatty acids attach to them.
Which form of fatty acids occur in humans most commonly?
Fatty acids in their cis form
Why are fats insoluble in water Why is this important to life?
The answer to the first part of your question is as follows: Fats are of non-polar carbon-hydrogen bonds (which don't form hydrogen bonds like water) in the tails of fatty acids and are highly hydrophobic. As a result the fat molecules do not interact well with water molecules, so they are 'repelled' by the water and do not dissolve. Also Fats have lesser specific gravity than water.
How does chemical reaction occur in soap making?
In soap making, a chemical reaction called saponification occurs. It involves the combination of fats or oils with an alkali, such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. This reaction breaks down the fats or oils into their component fatty acids and glycerin, while the alkali is neutralized. The fatty acids then react with the alkali to form soap molecules, which have a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and a hydrophobic (water-repelling) tail.
How do carbon atoms combine when forming molecules such as glucose or fatty acids?
Carbon atoms combine by sharing electrons in covalent bonds. In glucose, carbon atoms form a ring structure with hydrogen and oxygen atoms attached to each carbon. In fatty acids, carbon atoms form a long chain with a carboxyl group at one end and a methyl group at the other end. These combinations allow for the formation of complex organic molecules with specific properties and functions.
Do amino acid molecules join to form fats?
No. Amino acid molecules join together via peptide bonds to form peptides and proteins, not fats. Fats generally form from long chain fatty acids and glycerol.
How many fatty acid molecules are needed to form a fat molecules?
3 fatty acids!
An alcohol that reacts with fatty acids to form fats?
This alcohol is glycerol. They form lipids when fatty acids attach to them.
What are the 2 types of building block molecules which are linked together by dehydration synthesis reactions to form neutral fats?
fatty acids and glycerol
What two molecules combine to form lipids?
glycerol and carboxylic acid combines to form a lipids.
What compounds form fat?
According to scientists, fats are compounds because they include a combination of fatty acids and glycerol. Another term referring to fats is lipids.
When there is not sufficient carbohydrate to completely metabolism fatty acids these molecules form?
ketones
What us the name of the form of fatty acids in naturally occurring fats is generally called what?
Saturated
How are long chain fatty acids and monoglycerides transported from small intestine?
fatty acids and monoglycerideleaving behind the micelles combine with other faty acids .then again some fatty acids and and glycerol combine into globules. these globular fats enter the lacteals . protiens present ther combine with these fats to form lipoprotien droplets thenpass into blood stream
Why are some fatty acids solid at room temperature?
One of the properties of saturated fats is that they are solid at room temperature. It has to do with the fact that there are more hydrogen atoms in the saturated fatty acid molecules than in unsaturated fats.
Which type of molecule consists of a glycerol linked to three fatty acids?
"Triglyceride- a compound consisting of three molecules of fatty acids bound with one molecule of glycerol; a neutral fat that is the usual storage form of lipids in animals." So I am guessing that is a yes. :)
How many glycerol molecules are needed to form a fat molecul?
one and three fatty acids
